Girl Name · Babylonian Origin
Lilith
Lilith is a girl baby name of Babylonian origin, meaning "Night monster, of the night". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Lilith often also consider Lolita.
Lilith meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Night monster, of the night
Origin: Babylonian naming roots help connect Lilith to related Babylonian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lilith as L·I·L·I·T·H, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lilith is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lilith variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lilitha, Lilithe, Lilithy, Lilit.
- Nicknames: Lil and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lilith with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lilith middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lolita, Loleta, Lizeth, Lizbeth, Lisbeth — full picks on the sibling names for Lilith guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lilith? Browse our names like Lilith guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lilith
What does the name Lilith mean?
Lilith means "Night monster, of the night" and is of Babylonian origin.
What is the origin of Lilith?
Lilith originates in Babylonian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lilith?
Lilith has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lilith a boy's or girl's name?
Lilith is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lilith in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lilith sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lilith?
Names that share Lilith's sound and style include Lolita, Loleta, Lizeth, Lizbeth, Lisbeth.
What middle names pair well with Lilith?
Good middle-name fits for Lilith pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lilith is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lilith is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lilith?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lilith share its rhythm without rhyming — Lolita, Loleta, Lizeth all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.